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Forster or Boruc, who is/was better?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Scarecrow, Feb 20, 2013.

Discuss Forster or Boruc, who is/was better? in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. TheHolyGoalie

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    Both are/were top goalkeepers for Celtic but Boruc's character wins the day for me. Forster is I'm sure a nice big chap but Boruc was just superb... he had confidence, swagger and a love for the club which he expressed often
     
  2. Thommo92

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    Boruc was more eccentric but Fraser is more reliable, I know what I'd rather have in a goalkeeper. Not taking anything away from Boruc though, most of his time here was great.
     
  3. Markybhoy

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    Forster better than The Holy Goalie?

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    Big Artur gets my vote every time. Legend.
     
  4. Efe

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    Close, but Forster wins it for me.
     
  5. SloBhoy

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    Boruc's attitude (and a lot of the performances) towards the end of his time here was really smack in the face of the fans and really disappointed me.

    In his prime he was world class, but I'd rather have someone more reliable and stable like Forster is.
     
  6. fuctifano1888

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    This poll is conformation that folk on here either, have just started supporting celtic, or just simply react to what is the trend.

    Boruc at his best was better than forster is now imo. However Forster has the ability and time to outperform Artur.:50:
     
  7. Celtic_Jorge

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    The problem is people tend to only vividly remember Boruc's last season with us.

    Im still going with Forster though.
     
  8. northeast67

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    Still boruc but foster can still be better in time.
     
  9. Marie Bookmaker

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    The Holy Goalie,like previously said by others Forster is young and still has a lot of potential...Artur Boruc was world class in his prime.
     
  10. made in ireland

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    I agree.
     
  11. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    Boruc.

    Forster has time to Surpass Boruc though
     
  12. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    Boruc actually had the Physique and Talent to be one of the very best goalkeepers for a long time

    He just didnt have the concentration and mental strength. So in a sense he never reached his potential
     
  13. Metlson

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    At his best Artur Boruc was world class. I think a lot of people are only thinking of borucs performances at the end when he lacked consistency. In saying that Forster is an amazing keeper and will get even better however at this time Boruc at his prime was a much better keeper
     
  14. Celticbhoy17

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    i personally used to get very frustrated with boruc - he was far too inconsistant imo. Forster has had a great season and looks unbeatable atm.
     
  15. Celtic_Jorge

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    I am starting to seriously think that if I were to put my money on which keeper will save the most penalties in their Celtic career (assuming theyre both here the same amount of time), I think i'd defo go with Forster...
     
  16. monthehoops1888

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    The Holy Goalie
     
  17. PeeKay Gold Member

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    Boruc gets my vote. It's pretty close between them though with big Forster getting better season by season. Although he needs to improve on his distribution.

    Boruc was a legend though!!
     
  18. Cena Never Give Up Gold Member

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    forster for me
     
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    I find it difficult to believe people choose Forster over Boruc.

    However, given that people tend to remember the bad over the good as well as the fact Forster is with us now, it makes sense.

    Boruc in his prime was world class. Forster has not demonstrated that type of ability, yet.
     
  20. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    this is my view. Forster could exceed Boruc. But he isn't there yet. Boruc's 07/08 season(and the Euro's) is the best I've ever seen from a goalkeeper at CP.

    Unfortunately he had a poor 08/09 and a decent to average 09/10. Which is why I said in a previous post that he didn't reach his potential in a way. He could have been in the top 10 GK's for years to come after Euro 08.

    Just wasn't to be though.